What is the first step in the IDEAL design model?
- Idealize
- Identify
- Illuminate
- Improvement
What is the arrow pointing to on the graph?

- Z-Axis
- X-Axis
- Independent Variable
- Dependent Variable
What is the final step in the design brief?
- Collect data
- Evaluate design
- Form Hypothesis
- Present Visualization
What does the “L” symbolize in the IDEAL or DEAL problem solving method?
- Learn
- Leadership
- Look Back
- List
What is the first step in a design brief?
- Develop a plan of work
- Identify the appropriate scientific theory
- Identify the problem or topic
- Research and review the literature
What is the step-by-step process used to complete a project?
- Data Collection
- Design Brief
- Nominal Group Technique
- SAFE Method
In a design brief, what is the next step after identifying the problem?
- Checking the hypothesis for accuracy
- Organizing and writing a plan of work
- Presenting the material to the class
- Socializing for research
What is necessary to consider when planning a project with a team?
- All members should use visual data models including charts and graphs.
- Completion dates and descriptions of each step should be given to each member.
- Each member of the group should use different design templates.
- Group members can achieve balance and rhythm by working individually.
Which type of line represents a trend in the data on a graph?
- Construction
- Faceted
- Flow
- Regression
How can the intended position of shapes and objects be shown on a storyboard?
- Asterisks
- Drawn Objects
- Text
- Quotation Marks
What does sketching involve?
- Blueprints
- Compass
- Detailed Plans
- Pen or Pencil
How can a student use a flowchart?
- Data Gathering
- Organizing
- Problem Statement
- Research
A rectangle in a flow chart represents a/an:
- Starting Point
- End Point
- Decision Point
- Input
Which is NOT a symbol used in flowcharting?
- Circle
- Diamond
- Star
- Oval
For a presentation on water quality, which TQM tool could BEST help to identify the most important water tests to perform?
- Activity Networks
- Flow Diagram
- Nominal Group Technique
- Gant Chart
When researching a topic for a presentation, information should be found only from:
- A reliable resource
- An unreliable resource
- A teacher
- The Internet
What TQM tool would BEST determine the beginning and end of the project as well as pinpoint problem areas in a design?
- Activity Network
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- Flowchart
- Nominal Group Technique
When using Nominal Group Technique, which idea helps the group to reach a consensus?
- Critique each person
- Give each person a number
- Give value to ideas
- Let each person speak
Which type of chart is used to show similarities among three sets of items?
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- Cut Away
- Flow Chart
- Venn Diagram
The MOST important design concept to use in a presentation is to:
- Be efficient
- Have good sound quality
- Keep it simple
- Make it long and wordy
Which statement correctly matches the corresponding type of visualization?
- Presentation of rising food prices: concept driven visualization
- Presentation about the different types of computers: data driven visualization
- Presentation about the causes of acid rain: concept driven visualization
- Presentation concerning new car prices: concept driven visualization
What is structured brainstorming?
- Everyone has a turn to express ideas
- No one is allowed to express his/her ideas
- Only the leader can talk during the process
- People work in-groups to share ideas
What is TRUE about brainstorming?
- Everyone can express ideas
- Ideas may be criticized
- Only good ideas may be expressed
- Only selected people may offer ideas
Which design is data driven?
- Chart showing stream pollution
- Presentation on the water cycle
- Website on how a car works
- A 3D model of atomic structure
What does the “ A” stand for in the SAFE design process?
- Absent
- Action
- Appropriate
- Art
What does the “F” stand for in the SAFE design process?
- Fact
- Fictional
- First
- Functional
What is TRUE concerning a line graph
- Use more than four lines on a graph
- Use different hues for each line
- Label the lines with lots of text
- Place images on the graph to explain data
What does the “A” symbolize in the IDEAL or DEAL problem solving method?
- Act
- Action
- Articulate
- Audio
When doing a presentation on air quality, which TQM tool could BEST help to identify the most important pollution tests to perform?
- Activity Networks
- Brainstorming
- Nominal Group Technique
- Teaming Skills
What should be included in the problem area of a design brief?
- Collect data
- Create a proposed solution
- Expected time for completion
- Establish a clear idea
What should be included in the hypothesis area of a design brief?
- Collect data
- Create a proposed solution
- Expected time for completion
- Establish a clear idea